坐冷板凳 zuò lěng bǎn dèng

DEFINITIONS

  1. to hold an inconsequential job
  2. to receive a cold reception
  3. to be kept waiting for an assignment or audience
  4. to be out in the cold
  5. to be sidelined
  6. to warm the bench
  7. to cool one's heels

CHARACTERS

坐 zuò
HSK 1
sit; seat; ride, travel by
冷 lěng
HSK 1
cold, cool; lonely
板 bǎn
HSK 3
plank, board; iron or tin plate
凳 dèng bench; stool